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Police Find Plethora Of Drugs During Traffic Stop
St. James Parish Sheriff Claude J. Louis, Jr. reports on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, deputies arrested Desmond Jamal Williams (38-year-old male from the Vacherie area) for illegally possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Council Revisits High Pressure Pipeline
Two items decided at previous meetings were back on the agenda of the St. James Parish Council last week.
Noxious Odor Blankets Lutcher And Gramercy; Oil Tanker Suspected Culprit
Last Saturday afternoon (between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.) and into late Sunday morning (around 11:00 a.m.), citizens in the towns of Lutcher and Gramercy found themselves smack dab in the middle of a foul and noxious odor that had many people wondering what it was and whether it was safe to inhale.
St. James Business & Industry Meeting Geared To Bring Local Businesses Together
The June meeting of the St. James Business and Industry Group was held on Thursday, June 26th, and the goal of the Parish led organization is to bring businesses and local industry together to allow for networking and the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas.